Vansh
A masculine name of Sanskrit origin meaning "descendant" or "lineage".
Name Census estimates that about 684 living Americans carry the first name Vansh. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Vansh today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Vansh births was 2013 (49 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Vansh. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
684
~ 1 in 501,103 Americans
Peak year
2013
49 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,297
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Vansh: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Vansh from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 317 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Vansh remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Vansh by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Vansh during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Vanshs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. California, New Jersey, Texas recorded the most babies named Vansh, while Georgia, Illinois, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 32 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Vansh
The name Vansh has its origins in the Sanskrit language, one of the earliest documented languages in the world, dating back to around the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "vansha," which means "lineage" or "family tree," reflecting the importance of ancestry and heritage in ancient Indian culture.
Vansh is a name with deep cultural and historical significance in the Hindu tradition. It is believed to have been first mentioned in the sacred Hindu scriptures, such as the Vedas and Puranas, where it was often used to refer to the lineage of kings, sages, and other influential figures.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Vansh can be found in the ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata, which is believed to have been composed between the 8th and 9th centuries BCE. In this epic, Vansh is mentioned as the name of a prince from the Kuru dynasty, highlighting the name's association with royalty and nobility.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Vansh. One of the most famous is Vansh Raj (1275-1354), a renowned Sanskrit scholar and poet from the Vijayanagar Empire in southern India. His works, which include translations of ancient Hindu texts and original poetry, are considered literary masterpieces and have had a lasting influence on Indian literature.
Another noteworthy figure is Vansh Narayan (1487-1556), a Hindu saint and philosopher who was instrumental in spreading the teachings of the Bhakti movement, a spiritual renaissance that emphasized devotion and love for the divine. His writings and discourses have been widely studied and revered by followers of the Vaishnava tradition.
In the realm of politics, Vansh Singh (1722-1788) was a prominent ruler of the princely state of Marwar (now part of Rajasthan) in northwestern India. Known for his military prowess and administrative skills, he played a crucial role in expanding the territory and influence of his kingdom during the turbulent 18th century.
More recently, Vansh Bhardwaj (1923-2003) was a renowned Indian playwright and screenwriter, best known for his contributions to the Hindi film industry. His works explored social issues and human relationships, earning him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue.
Lastly, Vansh Nayar (born 1980) is a contemporary Indian-American actor and model who has appeared in numerous television shows and films, both in India and Hollywood. His diverse roles and performances have garnered him a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim.
People
Vansh + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Vansh as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Vansh: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Vansh?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 684 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Vansh going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 501,103 US residents.
Is Vansh a common name?
We classify Vansh as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 690 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Vansh most popular?
The single biggest year for Vansh was 2013, when 49 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Vansh is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Vansh a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Vansh in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.